Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters Private Guided Tour in Naha

Explore the Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters on a private guided tour focused on Okinawa's WWII history.

Getting started

Meet your guide at the designated starting point and begin your private guided tour of the Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters. After a brief introduction to the site and the plan for your visit, you will proceed together toward the entrance. Your guide handles the logistics so you can focus on the experience from the moment you arrive.

What to expect

Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters

This network of restored tunnels once sheltered Japanese naval personnel during the Battle of Okinawa in the Asia-Pacific War. Your private guided tour concentrates on how this underground facility functioned in the final stages of World War II.

Features

• Walk through restored tunnels that sheltered soldiers during the conflict, observing the confined passageways and rooms that made up this wartime command post.
• A visit to the Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters is included, giving you direct access to the historic site at the center of Okinawa's WWII story.
• Your guided tour is conducted as a private guided tour, so the commentary can focus on the aspects of the Asia-Pacific War and the Battle of Okinawa that interest you most.

On-site museum

Next to the tunnels, the on-site museum provides additional context and artifacts related to the Battle of Okinawa and the wider Asia-Pacific War. This part of the visit helps connect what you have seen underground with the broader historical events.

Features

• The museum visit is included, allowing you to view exhibits that deepen your understanding of how the Battle of Okinawa unfolded and why this headquarters was significant.
• Ideal for history buffs interested in the Asia-Pacific War, the displays and information panels help explain the human and strategic impact of the fighting on Okinawa.
• Your guided tour continues here as well, with your guide helping interpret key exhibits and linking them back to specific locations in the Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters.